Shuts off while driving?

2012 FORD TAURUS
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTJH123
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My car will turn off when driving, so far only in town driving. I pull over and it will re-start. Runs and idles fine. I have replaced the fuel control module and fuel pump.
Jan 12, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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STRAILER
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When it stalls do you have spark, and will it run on starting fluid? If not, I would run the codes and if none come up, I would replace the crankshaft angle sensor which can cause this issue. Check for spark video.

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is the location of the crankshaft angle sensor and how to change it out in the images below. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Jan 12, 2023 at 5:45 PM
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MATTJH123
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That fixed it. Thank you for the help!
Jan 23, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Jan 23, 2023 at 12:18 PM